Teaching Adult English Language Learners is the completely revised and updated second edition of Betsy Parrish’s Teaching Adult ESL: A Practical Introduction. This valuable guide for both novice and experienced teachers outlines good teaching practice and draws on classroom examples to offer practical guidance grounded in the latest research on language teaching.
Addressing the diverse needs of adult English learners, it provides ideas on how to prepare learners for the demands and opportunities of the 21st century.
The book has been completely revised and updated for the second edition to reflect significant recent developments in the ESL landscape. Chapters are clear and informative. They include tasks and opportunities for teachers to reflect on and apply what they have learned.
Each chapter also includes a list of recommended reading and resources to further develop knowledge of the subject.
It incorporates updated research, references, and practitioner experiences, highlighting working with students with limited education and emerging literacy skills. It provides resources for further exploration and promotes learner-centered classroom practices. Overall, it is a valuable resource for adult ESL teachers, bridging research and practice.
